Pregnant woman sneezing with itchy nose

The physical health of pregnant women is very critical during pregnancy, and sneezing is also relatively common in pregnant women. The cause of sneezing may be a cold infection or a cold caused by pregnant women. When pregnant women sneeze, it is easy to affect the whole body, and it may be easy to exert force all over the body instantly. You can squat or sit down before sneezing, which will reduce the involvement of the abdomen and will not affect the fetus.

What should pregnant women do if their noses itch and they sneeze?

It is best for pregnant women to sit or squat when they sneeze, as this can reduce the pressure changes in the chest and abdominal cavity. Place one hand behind your back or on your thigh for support to protect your spine.

If the sneeze comes too quickly and you don't have time to put one hand behind your back or on your thigh, you can squat down to avoid getting hurt. If the pressure changes in the chest and abdominal cavity are small, problems such as lumbar muscle injury or intervertebral disc herniation will not be caused by strong reactive lumbar muscle twisting and uncoordinated contraction.

When a pregnant woman has some precursor symptoms of sneezing, such as the nose suddenly becoming sour or itchy, or continuous sneezing that cannot be stopped, she can use the index fingers of both hands to press and knead the outer sides of the nostrils, which can usually quickly suppress the sneezing.

It is normal for pregnant women to sneeze occasionally, and there is no harm. However, if you sneeze frequently and violently, you should be careful, as the following hazards may occur:

1. If pregnant women sneeze too frequently, it will cause increased abdominal pressure, which may induce threatened abortion and premature rupture of membranes. Especially for pregnant women with a low placenta or placenta previa, vaginal bleeding can easily occur because the abdominal pressure is higher than usual when sneezing.

2. For some pregnant women with habitual miscarriage, after the second trimester, due to the increase of amniotic fluid, the growth of the fetus, and the increase of intrauterine pressure, the fetal sac may protrude from the internal os of the cervix. When the intrauterine pressure increases to a certain level, if these pregnant women sneeze frequently, the fetal membrane may rupture prematurely, resulting in failure of fetal preservation.

Rhinitis in pregnant women is also a cause of sneezing.

Even if some pregnant women do not have symptoms of allergic rhinitis before pregnancy, due to the influence of progesterone during pregnancy, the possibility of developing allergic rhinitis during pregnancy is very high.

Frequent sneezing during pregnancy can also affect the spirit of the pregnant woman, thereby affecting her rest and fetal development.

Pregnant women often sneeze due to allergic rhinitis, which is very uncomfortable. During pregnancy, they have to endure the hardships brought by pregnancy and this burden, which is really tiring.

So, what should you do if you suffer from allergic rhinitis during pregnancy?

First of all, pregnant women must pay attention to hygiene, especially the nasal cavity. As the seasons or temperature change, ask your family to maintain indoor humidity and ventilation in time, open windows regularly to refresh the room air and keep the room fresh.

To avoid catching a cold, if you need to go out, be sure to wear a mask and try not to go to crowded places or places full of flowers.

Pregnant women should also maintain the habit of taking a bath once a day, and the bedding or pillowcases in the room should be changed from time to time. If you have pets at home, it is recommended that you stop keeping them for the time being.

When family members need to smoke, they should stay away from secondhand smoke environments.